Schwann Cells At Biology Glossary

What is it? a chain of supporting cells enclosing the axons of many neurons and forming an insulating layer called the myelin sheath.

Bio Definition Added By: Hayden

Send To Friends!

If you'd like to send the Schwann Cells definition to yourself or to your friends/colleagues, just enter the e-mail addresses in the boxes below -

We hope you now understand the meaning of Schwann Cells. If you need any more information on this term, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Other Similar Biology Terms:

Bio Term macromolecule is A large polymer such as DNA, RNA, protein, lipid or polysaccharide.

Bio Term gene interaction is The collaboration of several different genes in the production of one phenotypic character (or related group of characters).

Bio Term nasal cavity is A system of chambers above the hard palate of mammals through which air passes from the nostrils to the pharynx and on to the lungs. During inspiration, air is filtered, warmed, moistened, and smelled.

Bio Term reverse transcriptase is An enzyme, requiring a DNA primer, that catalyzes the synthesis of a DNA strand from an RNA template. An enzyme that can use RNA as a template to synthesize DNA.

Bio Term allele is A specific form or possible version of a gene having multiple versions. Alleles may be dominant or recessive.